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Orlando Magic: 5 options for pick No. 33 in 2017 NBA Draft

By Kenneth Teape

Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Oregon Ducks guard Tyler Dorsey (5) reacts during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks in the finals of the Midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Oregon defeated Kansas 74-60. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Orlando Magic: 5 options for 33rd pick in 2017 NBA Draft
Dec 7, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Valparaiso Crusaders forward Alec Peters (25) passes the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Valparaiso 87-63. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Alec Peters, SF, Valparaiso

When you have as many selections as the Magic do, you are afforded certain luxuries that other teams aren’t, such as taking some risks. Peters would present a risk, but a worthwhile one.

Peters was well on his way to being a first round pick with a monster senior season. He was averaging 23 points, 10.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game for Valparaiso before suffering a season-ending injury. Peters was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his foot in late February, costing him the final four games of the season.

That injury not only ruined the end of his senior season, it has ruined his draft outlook as well. After being projected as a late first round pick throughout the season, Peters could fall out of the draft altogether. He has been unable to work out for teams and could be sidelined for another five weeks.

That puts a serious damper on his potential to be drafted, but if the Magic take a chance on him, it could pay off in a big way. Peters has the talent to be in the NBA. He could fill the stretch-4 role as he is a great shooter and rebounds very well, too. Peters also possesses a high basketball IQ, so there is a lot to like.

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While Peters may not be able to get on the court for a while, selecting him is a worthwhile risk for the Magic. They have three other picks in the draft, and landing a first-round talent in the second round would present some great value.

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